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Myths and Legends of California and the Old Southwest

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"Myths and Legends of California and the Old Southwest," by Katharine Berry Judson, is an enthralling investigation of Native American folklore from the American Southwest and California. As she tells stories from diverse Native American tribes, Katharine Berry Judson's painstaking study and passion to preserving oral traditions shine through. The stories span from creation myths and heroic figure stories to scientific phenomenon explanations and cultural rites. Readers obtain a better grasp of the tribes' spiritual and cosmological perspectives, as well as their interactions with the land and with one another, through these stories. Judson's narrative ability brings these myths to life, immersing readers in the bright and fascinating realm of Native American folklore. Each story is supplemented by cultural context and explanations, strengthening the reader's understanding of the stories' cultural value. "Myths and Legends of California and the Old Southwest" entertains while also educating about the diversity and complexity of indigenous cultures.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9789359327310
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 122
  • Udgivet:
  • 1. november 2023
  • Størrelse:
  • 140x7x216 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 163 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 12. december 2024
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"Myths and Legends of California and the Old Southwest," by Katharine Berry Judson, is an enthralling investigation of Native American folklore from the American Southwest and California. As she tells stories from diverse Native American tribes, Katharine Berry Judson's painstaking study and passion to preserving oral traditions shine through. The stories span from creation myths and heroic figure stories to scientific phenomenon explanations and cultural rites. Readers obtain a better grasp of the tribes' spiritual and cosmological perspectives, as well as their interactions with the land and with one another, through these stories. Judson's narrative ability brings these myths to life, immersing readers in the bright and fascinating realm of Native American folklore. Each story is supplemented by cultural context and explanations, strengthening the reader's understanding of the stories' cultural value. "Myths and Legends of California and the Old Southwest" entertains while also educating about the diversity and complexity of indigenous cultures.

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